Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)

"Citizens in a democracy have a fundamental right to have access to public records. This right is recognized by the New Mexico Legislature through the New Mexico Inspection of
Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 14-2-1 et seq. (“IPRA”), and by the New Mexico Supreme
Court, which stated in 1977 that a citizen’s right to know is the rule and secrecy is
the exception…"

Requests of the Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission should be sent to the following:

Inspection of Public Records Complaints

Written complaints concerning potential Inspection of Public Records Act violations
submitted to our office should include:

Specifics regarding the allegation

Description of the public body of which records are being sought

Copy of the written request for inspection of public records

Other supporting documentation

Downloadable Compliance Guides

Inspection of Public Records Act Compliance GuideThursday, June 03, 2010 - This guide is aimed to inform the public, state and
local government agencies, and all other public bodies subject to the Act about the
Act’s requirements and application.